DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and Contribute to Regional Local Content Compliance Program and strategy.
• Ensuring that the company operates within the legal requirements set forth by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage regulatory reporting processes in each country.
• Maintaining and filing corporate records as it relates to Local Content.
• Stay abreast of new and evolving local content laws and regulations in the African Oil & Gas industry.
• Develop policies, processes, and work instructions to support the strategy and ensure adherence thereof.
• Define Local Content requirements in scopes of work.
• Carry out Local Content tender evaluations.
• Support contract holders in post award contract management activities
• Facilitate an efficient escalation process for urgent compliance risks, including industry-specific concerns like environmental regulations, local workforce engagement, and ethical sourcing.
• Provide detailed, regular updates to the General Manager and leadership team, highlighting compliance risks, industry trends, and proactive initiatives for regulatory changes.
• Work closely with and support other departments, specifically HR, Tax, and Finance, and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Essential)
• Legal degree or equivalent (Desirable)
• At least 4 years relevant experience (Essential)

SKILLS, TRAINING OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE:

• High level of Confidence
• Excellent Planning and Organising skills;
• Quality Orientation;
• A high level of Technical / Professional Knowledge;
• Excellent Verbal / Written Communication;
• Computer Literacy.